Need help removing sheared off quick coupler in compressor

[meal4zombies]

Holy ****. The quick connect coupler in my compressor sheared off completely. It was leaking around the threads, so I unscrewed it, put some PTFE tape on it, and went to screw it back in, and now it's sheared off and half of it remains recessed inside the pipe going to the regulator of the compressor.

Trying to knock it free with a punch (spinning it) is not going to work because that might damage other connections like the regulator. There is a bore accessible inside of it. I was thinking a screw extractor might work but I don't have one yet, and I've never had to use one before. Does anyone think this would work? Or do you have a better idea? Please help! thanks

 

[fury9]

easy out

 

[meal4zombies]

what kind of drive tool is used with the easy out? I don't think a drill is going to have enough torque to remove it. I am thinking it will need a ratchet as a drive tool. Is there any way to adapt the easy out to a ratchet?

 

[fury9]

I usually use a crescent but if you have a tap and die set one of the handles should fit

 

[TDLMOMOWERS]

I have removed alot of broken off pipe fittings with an easy out. Just don't hammer it in too hard. This will cause the fitting to expand and make it even tighter. Use a little penetrating oil to help. Apply even pressure with your drive tool and it should come out. Good Luck.

 

[greasemonkey44]

internal pipe wrench; http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...-1&keyword=internal+pipe+wrench&storeId=10051

 

[meal4zombies]

Thank god I got it out. I went up to autozone before they closed and picked up an OEM bolt extractor. Worked like a charm with a crescent wrench. Now I have a problem, maybe, it looks like the threads inside the pipe are now larger near the opening and normal size about a quarter inch in. When I go out to get a new coupler tomorrow I'll see if any damage was done. I'm thinking this brass coupler's threads were weaker than the threads of the regulator, so I am hoping it didn't damage those threads.

Also, I'm having trouble getting the broken piece off of the extractor.

THANKS FOR THE SUGGESTIONS I almost crapped myself. 20 gallon compressors aren't cheap. $3.50 saved my ***.

The extractor I got was OEM #5 9/16 - 3/4... $3.50, awesome. I usually steer clear of AZ but they're open til 9pm, so they have my business now.

As far as I can tell this extractor is done for. Can't get this piece off it for jack. Tried vise grips, pliers, can't get it to budge. Just keeps eating the brass threads.

 

[OccupantRJ]

A broken pipe fitting can sometimes be removed by driving in the proper sized cold chisel, then using that as a remover by turning with a wrench. On smaller sizes, an old screwdriver can sometimes be used in the same way.

 

[hammlm]

Re: the threads: What size pipe? NPT has a built in taper by design. 1/4 inch sounds like a lot though.

 

[OccupantRJ]

As far as I can tell this extractor is done for. Can't get this piece off it for jack. Tried vise grips, pliers, can't get it to budge. Just keeps eating the brass threads.

Split the pipe piece with a hacksaw to remove. Also a pipe thread is tapered, so the female threads will be larger diameter at the entrance of the opening.

 

[billp603]

Now I have a problem, maybe, it looks like the threads inside the pipe are now larger near the opening and normal size about a quarter inch in.

That is normal for a pipe thread, it is a tapered thread in which the diameter gets smaller as you go deeper in.

 

[meal4zombies]

Okay, cool. Thanks guys Nice to have knowledgeable people around that are so helpful

 

[greasemonkey44]

oops double post

 

[meal4zombies]

Sorry for the glare. My cam takes horrible pics (wont focus) without flash. If those threads are bad, I'm not looking forward to the connector blowing off at 150psi.

 

[GreyOwl]

They look good to me but, you either need to fire up the compressor to blow out the junk in the threads or use a vacuum cleaner and a small brush. New fitting and some sealer and you should be back in business.

 

[cobymoby]

Teflon tape and that will seal fine. 150psi ain't nothing....

 

[meal4zombies]

Good to know. Thanks. I've heard some horror stories. Don't know if there's any merit to them, but I don't like pressing my luck. I usually get the **** end of the stick.

 

[TDLMOMOWERS]

Usually the easiest way to get the broken piece off of the extractor, is to hold the broken piece with a vice or vice grips and turn the extractor to the right like you were tightening a bolt.